QUILT INDEX RECORD

19-15-5777

Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:

MQC 121101

When was the form filled out?

12-11-2011

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Minnesota

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Minnesota Quilters Inc.

Who documented this quilt?

Minnesota Quilt Project

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout

How wide is the quilt?

42 inches

How long is the quilt?

42.5 inches

Medallion size:

30 x 31

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

6

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

7

Width between quilting lines:

1.25

Number of borders:

3

Describe the borders:

Border 1 (closest to center): 1.75 inch, on 4 sides, gold print Border 2: 1.5 inch, on 4 sides, orange Border 3: 3 inch, on 4 sides, brown print

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Lone Star

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Square

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor; Medium colors

What color is the quilt?

Brown; Orange; Yellow

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1980's

Time period:

1976-1999

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Owner's name for quilt:

Lone Star

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Diamonds

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Muslin

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Print; Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Polyester

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Color of thread used in the quilting:

white

Can you see any knots on the front or back of the quilt?

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline; Single parallel lines

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Parallel lines

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern

Additional notes or stories about the quilt's design or materials source:

This quilt is part of the Minnesota Quilters Inc. Quilt Collection

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Where the quilt was made, state:

Minnesota (MN)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Quilt owner's name:

For information, contact Minnesota Quilt Project

Quilt owner's state:

Minnesota (MN)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Minnesota Quilters Inc.

Who photographed this quilt?

Minnesota Quilt Project